Norman was an Observer in the Fleet Air
Arm and served in 1770 Squadron during WW2 on board Indefatigable.
Norman died in 1976 and now his grandson would like to know more about his
Grandfather - what he actually
did and where did he go, etc. If anyone knew of Norman and his exploits, his son Robert
(Bob), (now aged 71) would be most
grateful if you would please contact him at

Peter's son, Peter (after his father)
would like to contact anyone that may have known his father, who was an Air Mechanic (E)
Peter's father recently died and he would like to confirm in which aircraft carrier
(Indefatigable or Illustrious) his father served.
Peter Snr played trumpet in the ship's band and was also in the football team.

William served as a pilot in 887 Squadron
in the ship from 1944 to 1945.With S/Lt C. Miseldine, a fellow pilot in the Seafire squadron,
William shot down a Japanese VAL dive bomber on the 4th May 1945.

William's grandson Adrian would be pleased to hear from anyone
that knew his grandfather, or has any information
or pictures of his grandfather or the squadron. Adrian would also be interested in
contacting anyone that would be interested in
copies of the contents of his grandfather's flying log books.

Hewas in the ship when
the Kamikaze plane hit the ship 1/4/1945 and it is believed that hisjob onboard was something to do with locating enemy targets.His son, Chris Firth would like anyone who knew, or knew of his father, to contact
him .

Ronald Adams served in HMS
Indefatigable during the war. His daughter-in-law, Sue Adams thinks that he was a
Signalman and it would make Ronald's day if he was to hear from any of his old friends
that served with him. He also served in destroyers; names mentioned are Wild Goose,
Starling and Fencer.
Ronald lives in New Zealand now.
If you can help Sue, or wish to contact Ronald, please contact Sue at:

John's
Granddaughter is looking for information about HMS Indefatigable and her grandfather who
served in the ship between 1943 and 1946. He was looking for information himself but sadly
passed away on Dec. 24th 2003. He served as a Gunner. Amy is also looking for people who
knew him during his Royal Marine days or may have any information about him. Please
contact:-

Note - Since this Ad' was first placed, George's son Ron has been in touch with two
of George's ex shipmates! - now to find Dennis ! 1/9/03

Harry C. Anderson

Harry (Andy) served in the Indefatigable with
894 Squadron during WW2 until the ship paid off at Portsmouth. If you knew Andy or served
in the ship at the same time as he did and would like to correspond with him - he would be
pleased if you would contact him at :

Kenneth McCallion (Kenny) is trying to
trace anyone that knew his grandfather, Hugh (Taffy) Jones who served in the ship during
WW2. Hugh at one time was a CPO, but may not have been while serving in the ship. As
you can guess from his name, he came from Bedwas in South Wales, met his wife in Greenock
and moved to Scotland, where he died in 1955. Kenny is also wanting information about his
uncle, Kenneth Mace, who came from East Anglia and also served in the ship. Any
information at all and photographs of either would be much appreciated by Kenny at

Pete Stevens is trying to trace his
family history. He has a photograph of one of his father's two step-brothers, George
Francis on HMS Indefatigable wearing a white uniform. Any information at all about
George would be much appreciated by Pete at

Denis served in the
ship during WW2 and worked as an aircraft engineer or mechanic, possibly with 887
Squadron.His 79th birthday is coming up and his granddaughter Zoe, would like to `Make his
Day`. If anyone knew Denis or has a photograph showing squadron personel, will
you please contact Zoe at

Reg served in 1770 Sqdn and was in the ship from 17.4.1944 to
22.6.1945. Sadly Reg died in April 1995. His son Reg Agambar has all of his
late father's war records and some photos and drawings. His best mate was Charlie
Stout who also served in the ship and they stayed friends until Reg died.His son still exchanges Christmas cards with Charlie.

Reg would be very
grateful for any information about his late father - or Charlie Stout. Please Contact Reg at reg.agambar@lineone.net

Gordon Leonard Hillier

Born
8.2.23, Gordon was a CPO and left the Fleet Air Arm in 1952 (?) He was in 820 Sqdn on
board Indefatigable in the Pacific and during the kamikaze attack. His daughter, Anne
Richards (nee Hillier) is creating a album of her father's photographs which include some
of him with a few of his friends on board at the time.Ann would like anyone who served with her late father to get in touch with her.

Ron
Taplin, who was a Dubliner served on the ship during WW2.When he died
his son Ian discovered a photo album with pictures of when the ship was in Australia.
Ian would love to hear from anyone that know his father.

Arthur
was a Leading Steward in Indefatigable between December 1943 and 1946.He
is in his 77th year and in quite good health.His daughter Judy Carter would appreciate hearing from anyone that knew her father

Leslie
FX 749113 (Air Frames) served in the ship during the 1940's. If anyone remembers
him, please contact his daughter Janet .janet.wright4@NTLworld.com

Fredrick
John Sanger

Fredrick
served in the ship during WW2. He is poorly at present and granddaughter, Iola,
would like to 'Make his Day' by passing on any information about the ship or
photographs that she could talk to him about. When she was younger he rarely spoke
about his time on the ship but now mentions it more frequently.

Walter
served in the ship during WW2 and was an Able Seaman. Walter sadly died in 1951 (aged 41).
His daughter, Kay, has a photograph of him in uniform which subsequently appeared
in the magazine "Tit Bits" in 1955. Anyone who knew Walter (FX 589599) or
may have heard his name please contact his daughter at:

Arthur Baker was a Sick Bay Attendent, serving in the ship from 1943 to
1946. He is now 81 years old. He is in the photograph of the Ship's
Medics printed in the 2-2001 edition of the Indefatigable Newsletter. Arthur's son David
would like anyone that knew his to contact him at

Garry Powell is trying to obtain info about his grandfather's naval
service history. He served in H.M.Ships Indefatigable, Illustrious and Formidable and was
present at the Japanese surrender in 1945. He was possibly an electrician working on
aircraft.